Origin and population structure of Brazilian hair sheep breeds

In conclusion, Brazilian hair sheep show an African origin and are characterized by diverse genetic composition, reinforcing the need for conservation of these genetic resources, and at the same time, this highly diverse group has variability that can be used in breeding programs.PMID:34087001 | DOI:10.1111/age.13093

Source: Animal Genetics - June 4, 2021 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: T P Paim S R Paiva N M de Toledo M B Yamaghishi P L S Carneiro O Fac ó A M de Ara újo H C Azevedo A R Caetano R M Braga C McManus Source Type: research